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Strategic & Production Planner, Apparel

Vans

Cypress, CA, 90630

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Principal Accountabilities:

Monitor quality, compliance, and regulatory aspects between the company and third-party manufacturers.


Manage relationships with contractors, addressing technical issues, schedule conflicts, and quality concerns.


Ensure contractors meet quality standards by providing necessary information.


Act as a liaison to ensure products are manufactured following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).


Identify and evaluate potential new contractors, including assessing their financial stability.


Coordinate the development of contractor manuals and respond to cost and feasibility requests.


Conduct site visits to observe production and testing, ensuring compliance.


Support contract suppliers with technical issues, quotations, vendor selection, and evaluation. 

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field (or equivalent experience).


At least one year of related experience preferred.


Strong written and oral communication skills. 

Knowledge & Application:

Good knowledge of a single specialist area through prior study or experience.


Applies principles and practices in a recognized professional field.


Follows standardized rules, procedures, and operations within the area.


Determines courses of action based on guidelines. 

Problem Solving:

Encounters similar problems requiring fact-finding, clarification, and basic analysis.


Solutions are typically found within normal operating processes and policies.


Occasionally uses basic problem-solving techniques to define problems and identify solutions. 

Interaction:

Exchanges standard technical or non-technical information with colleagues, superiors, and customers.


May interpret or clarify technical information to aid understanding.


Conveys straightforward information to knowledgeable audiences. 

Impact:

Impact is limited to short-term team performance.


Supports goal achievement through personal effort.


Plans own work, assesses progress, and adjusts efforts to meet goals. 

Accountability:

Accountable for meeting targets impacting the immediate work area.


Work is reviewed periodically.


Aware of wider profitability issues.

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